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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.32, 2,668.38 and 804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.32, 2,668.38 and 804.21 is: 1,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.32 : 2,668.38 = 804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.32/2,668.38 = 804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.32x = 2,668.38 × 804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.32x = 2,145,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,937.88/1,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.72

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